Online course: Introduction to Mixed Methods Research – 12/12/2018

Session Dates: January 16-March 13, 2019
Application Deadline: December 12, 2018

This online, eight-week course offers an introduction to mixed methods research in the health sciences. Participants will learn how qualitative and quantitative data can be integrated to capture the perspectives of patients, providers, communities, or healthcare organizations to answer complex research questions. The course will also cover formulating research questions, collecting and analyzing different types of data, choosing the appropriate mixed methods designs, and interpreting mixed method research results.

Eligibility: MD, PhD, DMD, ScD, DNP, or master’s degree, with prior knowledge of quantitative methodologies (priority will be given to fellows and junior faculty)

Time Commitment: Online course work and assignments averaging two to three hours per week over eight weeks.

Participants outside of Harvard can take this course, upon acceptance, for a fee.